Finding the Third Proportional to 346,334 and 519,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,334 and 519,513 is: 779,287.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,334 : 519,513 = 519,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,334/519,513 = 519,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,334x = 519,513 × 519,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,334x = 269,893,757,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,893,757,169/346,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,287.50
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